Edan Alexander's parents describe what their son went through while in Hamas captivity
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest on Alexander's condition as he prepares to return to New Jersey.
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CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest on Alexander's condition as he prepares to return to New Jersey.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest on Alexander's condition as he prepares to return to New Jersey.
The last living American citizen taken hostage into Gaza has been released by Hamas in what is being called a "goodwill gesture."
A crowd gathered Monday in New Jersey to watch the release of Edan Alexander, the last living U.S. citizen kidnapped by Hamas terrorists, who has been held hostage for over 19 months.
Hamas said the release of the hostage was a goodwill gesture to try to get peace talks going again. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has reaction from Alexander's hometown of Tenafly.
The American dual national Edan Alexander has been handed over by Hamas more than 19 months after he was taken hostage.
The 21-year-old New Jersey native was serving in the Israeli military when he was abducted during the Hamas-orchestrated attack that sparked the war in Gaza. Crowds gathered in his hometown of Tenafly on Monday to witness the moment of his release. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Hundreds gathered Monday in New Jersey to watch the release of Edan Alexander, the last living U.S. citizen kidnapped by Hamas terrorists, who has been held hostage for over 19 months. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Hundreds gathered Monday in New Jersey to watch the release of Edan Alexander, the last living U.S. citizen kidnapped by Hamas terrorists, who has been held hostage for over 19 months. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.
People in Alexander's hometown of Tenafly, New Jersey are gathering to watch a livestream of his expected release by Hamas. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has more on how Alexander's hometown, Tenafly, N.J., is already preparing for his return.
In a statement, Hamas said it will release Alexander as part of ongoing mediation efforts to establish a ceasefire, reopen crossings, and resume aid deliveries. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
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The first interview given by Yarden Bibas came on the heels of Hamas saying it has accepted a new ceasefire proposal from mediators. Israel, meanwhile, has made a counter offer. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Ongoing Israeli bombing in Gaza is jeopardizing the lives of the hostages still held by Hamas, freed captives say. They're among those calling for an end to the fighting.
As ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas have grinded to a halt, the parents of an American citizen whose body is still being held in Gaza are demanding the Trump administration bring him home.
Israel has reportedly killed 500 people with its renewed assault in Gaza, as its threats to Palestinian civilians take on an increasingly menacing tone.
It comes after Hamas said the death toll in Gaza from the latest round of fighting is more than 500 people. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the air strikes are just the beginning, even as thousands take to the streets to protest the attacks. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Fighting has resumed between Israel and Hamas, and the new attacks have sparked protests and concern in the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Officials in Hamas-ruled Gaza say the new Israeli assault has killed more than 400 people, as Israel accuses Hamas of refusing to extend the ceasefire.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the strikes, saying Hamas repeatedly refused to release the remaining hostages. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
New York City's Empire State Building will pay tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
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New York City's Empire State Building will pay tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
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A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
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President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
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Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
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